By: Robi Deslia Waldi
Bangkok, March 26, 2026 — Thailand continues to grapple with a severe wildfire and haze crisis, as new satellite imagery reveals widespread fire activity across mainland Southeast Asia, intensifying concerns over air quality and environmental damage.
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by: Robi Deslia Waldi
The province of Riau is once again facing a serious threat of forest and land fires (karhutla) in 2026. In response, the local government has officially declared a forest fire emergency alert status as an early preventive measure to reduce the risk of widespread haze disasters that occur almost every year.
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By: Robi Deslia Waldi
Johor, March 25, 2026 — A bush fire has been reported in the Bandar Penawar area, Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia, raising concerns over increasing fire risks amid ongoing dry and hot weather conditions.
By : Robi Deslia Waldi
Batam, March 25, 2026 — A forest fire that struck a hilly area in Tanjung Riau, Sekupang District, Batam, has been successfully extinguished following intensive efforts by joint emergency teams. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by uncontrolled waste burning.